In c. 2, the 3 leaves that depict the column in elevation have been joined together to form a single folded plate ca. 37 x 119 cm. De Rossi's preface wanting

Binding, c. 1: 19th-century mottled paper, backed in calfskin (rehinged); spine gilt tooled, with title on orange label; edges red. Copy 2: sprinkled brown paper, backed in parchment

Copy 1 has printed label of Battersea Auctioneers, Dublin, on cover. Theodore Besterman's calligraphic label, signed P.S. on front pastedown. Signature of de Fieussac(?), dated 1895, on 2nd front flyleaf

First published 1672, so the present copies must have appeared between that date and de Rossi's death in 1691. See Indice delle stampe de' Rossi

Leaf [1], engraved title. Leaf [2], De Rossi's dedication to Louis XIV, etched by Bartoli after Charles Errard. Leaf [3], de Rossi's preface (letterpress). Leaves [4]-[5], etchings of pedestal reliefs. Leaves [6]-[8], elevations of the column. Leaves [9]-[10], sections of the column. Leaves 1-119, etchings of successive portions of the spiral relief. Pages 1-14, Ciacono's letterpress Latin text. Pages [15]-[16], index

Indice delle stampe de' Rossi

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